Gloria Jeanne Pazik

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gloria Jeanne Pazik on February 12, 2025, in Mazatlán, Mexico, just days before her 79th birthday. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN with Rev. Becky Thomas and Diana Brown officiating. Burial will take place in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 2025, and from 10 to 11 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, all at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala. Caring for Gloria and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN.
Born on February 16, 1946, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Robert Sr. and Elsie (Ajax) Clear, Gloria grew up in the Twin Cities area. She married Mike Pazik on June 1, 1974, at Hope Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. Gloria had a passion for shopping, discovering hidden treasures at garage sales, thrift stores and antique shops. She also loved reading, camping, road trips, and dining out with loved ones. Known for her organization and attention to detail, she brought warmth and joy to those around her. Gloria will be remembered for her boundless love, her devotion to family, and her zest for life. She found joy in the simplest of moments, whether spending time with her family or relaxing in the warmth of Mazatlán. Her heart was as big as her smile, and she will be dearly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Terry “Mike” Pazik, and her children: Troy Forystek of Trumbull, CT; Scott (Rojean) Forystek of Upsala; Heather (Ron) Boecker of Dilworth; and Jay (Nina) Pazik of Sartell. She was a proud grandmother to Justin Boecker, Brian (Sarah) Forystek, Jennifer (Drake) Byland, Janelle (Tyler) Beckman, Madison Koster, Keira Kritzeck, Mia, and Mason Pazik. Gloria also cherished her great-grandchildren: Gavin, Tenley, Bentley, Grayson, Rhea, Gemy, Parker, Sylvia, and the newest member of the family, who is yet to be born. Brothers, Robert Jr. (Shirley) Clear, Jerry Clear, and Donny Clear (Dorothy); sister-in-law, Sharon Halek; brother-in-law, Anthony (Margaret) Pazik, Jr., as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.
Gloria was preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Pazik; her parents, Robert Sr. and Elsie Clear; mother-in-law, Juanita Ridgley; father-in-law, Anthony Pazik Sr.; brother-in-law, William Halek, and ex-husband, Thomas Forystek.